Gracie Fields/Monty Woolley Holy Matrimony 1943.

Gracie Fields own personal favourite film with Monty Woolley A delightful union of these two stars, who went on to appear in Molly And Me.
The film is from Arnold Bennett's Buried Alive, An artist(Woolley) returning from abroad, takes on the role of his valet, to escape press coverage. Priam Farrell passes away on his way back to the England, The confusion who is the real Farrell continues, Complications between Farrell and his ex wife, and his Butlers girl friend cause mayhem.
(Fields) is in fine form in this film, and the screen sparkles between both of the stars.
Enjoy the film.
Copyright disclaimer under 107 of the copyright act 1976, fair use for education, comment and critical purposes.

[@cynthiawilliams737]

I would rather watch these old charming movies than anything put-out today!

[@sislertx]

100 percent truth

[@josephrowe849]

I never thought I'd live to see the day I find a movie with Monty Woolley and Franklin Pangborn both talking together.

[@dwhitman3092]

I've enjoyed seeing Monty Woolly since first watching him in The Bishop's Wife. Such a distinguished gentleman.

[@markshapiro9013]

SUPERB!!!...DELIGHTFUL!!!...Absolutely NOTHING! comparable today!...(btw, I'm 70 yrs)...THANKYOU!!!...Enjoyed IMMENSELY!!!...Will view again!...(and again!)...👍😊

[@Ourladyrules]

i agree. im old too, and it wasnt till half through the movie i remembered ive seen it before. six months from now i will have forgotten again and enjoy it a third time! 🧓

[@jacklisiecki2389]

Wonderful movie - no violence, nudity, or foul language. A welcome relief to say the least. Excellent acting and screenplay as well! Thank you kindly for the upload.

[@lydialily846]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@robertsmith-qb2ke]

And no CGI!!! Saw this years ago - most enjoyable...😸😸😸

[@cgpyper7536]

"Understatement!"... but I cannot think of anything more accurate.

[@paulbrownett3673]

Got to be one of the best Gracie Fields films.

[@chrisrogers8374]

It was Gracie's favourite films of all the ones she made, thanks for the lovely comment.

[@paulbrownett3673]

My goodness - it is 10 months since I last watched it!!

[@kathyjones5085]

This was an excellent movie and quite funny. The newspaper headlines before and during the trial were hilarious. 😂😂 The movies that Hollywood churns out these days just cannot hold a candle like excellent ones this one was.

[@cbass2755]

Agree!

[@lydialily846]

@@cbass2755Agree also. Beautiful movie .

[@animeshroypainter]

As an artist/painter I always look forward to films based on artists/painters. There are hardly any films based on art, painters, artists. Most are highly romanticized and inauthentic.. unreal... but this is so real in so many ways... Way ahead of time.. 1943!!

[@laurakibben4147]

@animeshroypainter Look up an old 30's-40's movie with synopsis of a homely painter that falls in love with a con artist who turns the art into a done-by- this-gorgeous-woman cash cow and eventually, murder. The level of reaction to the quite odd style of art if even for a movie was most amusing.

[@susanrussell1555]

What a delightful match. I just read in a letter my Father wrote in Europe while serving in the Army during WWII, that the men watched this movie So of course I had to see it, too!

[@exdus235]

😊👌

[@electraruby4078]

Excellent film. Not at all what I expected. Clever scrip .and the humour is gently surreal .Gracie fields gives a fine understated performance. A tonic!

[@geoffm9944]

Monty Woolley was a marvellous actor. His patrician and gentlemanly manner together with his velvet, polished voice, graced several films. A truly great actor who dominated the screen.

[@robertwalker5521]

All true...except Monte was not "gentlemanly" (on purpose) in "THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER". He had some memorable insults.

[@ladyketurahinwaiting]

@@robertwalker5521 One of my FAVORITE movies ❣️

[@ginnylorenz5265]

@@robertwalker5521 Yes! delightful film. Delicious!!

[@debrasaunders7200]

@Janitor Queen then u my dear are pretentious

[@shelbycinnamon5853]

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[@b.visconti1765]

One of my favorites of both the main actors..such a pleasure to see them both married to each other in this❤

[@tammylaycock2562]

Absolutely LOVE the movies of the 30's, 40's and 50's and all the marvelous actors and actresses that make them what they are. Cannot stomach the movies seen today, so I am thankful to find these precious gems❤❤❤

[@chrisrogers8374]

Try Paris Underground with Gracie it is good. glad you enjoy old movies.

[@tammylaycock2562]

@@chrisrogers8374 I just finished watching and it was AMAZING! Thanks for the recommendation👍

[@g.joysantiago7864]

Tammy Laycock Absolutely love ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@eileen7466]

You are sooooooooo right. I detest the movies of today. No grace...No charm.. No femininity or gentleman-liness. Thank God we can still tap into it all in the old movies....💋💋💋

[@dotti1910]

Hello Tammy, I agree with you! Most especially the British films that, to me, perfected the subtle "eyes show a slight surprise" or "shoulders slump" and you know that there person is affected by what's just happened. The person may not even have their face towards the camera! It is TRUE ART! I'm grateful for these films. This is a gem that I'd not even heard of until 2 weeks ago! For 76 years this beauty has been hiding (at least for my life of 61 years) from repeatedly viewing!

[@barbaratrubenbach115]

Monty Woolley was such a very good actor, so handsome, distinguished and funny.

[@gloriahanes6490]

Love, love, love (all) of Gracie Fields movies. I watched Molly & Me twice, and I would watch it again and again. She can sing, dance, and her comedic timing is perfect!

[@reeritz1280]

Wonderful "gentle", English-style movie...watched this a couple of times...very under rated. Great plot, excellent acting from all these wonderful character actors. A must see! 10 out of 10 stars

[@davidblake5340]

Just tuned n I'll give it a Look 😳

[@cbass2755]

👍

[@tinapeters5725]

Thank you for this delightful film, nothing disturbing, each word clear English, leaving one with a feeling of lightness , excllent acting ,this is what entertainment was all about .

[@jgsmile1331]

Wow that was good. These old movies are so entertaining and they do it with out offending. Hollywood needs to review their formula. Thank you for the upload.

[@magloyd4907]

The glorious Gracie Fields who, in the 1930s, was the highest paid film star in the world, so popular was she with British audiences thanks to her marvelous comedy timing, endearing personality and beautiful singing voice. Only the briefest sound of that voice in this film, but a good, unusual script and great chemistry with Monty Woolley. It's a pity they only made one more film together, and that Gracie didn't make a lot more. And also Laird Cregar as the art dealer who died tragically going at 28.

[@catherinehees1625]

Actually, they made two movies together and it was wonderful as well.

[@catherinehees1625]

The other movie was called “Molly and Me”.

[@atlasshrugged7475]

interesting thank you

[@653j521]

Highest paid in the world? IMDB says in Britain.

[@Woodman-Spare-that-tree]

😂. She had a voice like a strangled corncrake.

[@IsaDesOsiers]

A charming and probably somewhat forgotten gem of a film. Adorable. Monty Wooley is forever fascinating on screen and is perfectly matched by Gracie Fields.

[@lisastallingskeelor3328]

I looooooove anything with Monty in it but I’ve got to say I am giggling at his man servant. Hilarious lines and brilliant execution.

[@windsordance3698]

His manservant is the brilliant & very funny Eric Blore! Blore was in some of the Astaire/ Rogers films too. ❤

[@kevinyoung42]

Eric Blore appeared in over eighty motion pictures. He began his acting career playing mostly military types and bluebloods, but it is portrayals of butlers, valets, and waiters that he is best remembered for.

[@elizabethbowie9753]

Hilarious opening line!!!! "Never make a confession until rigor mortis is about to set in! You MAY Fully recover!!!" 😂😂😂😂

[@hulabiker21]

It’s difficult to believe this is Gracie Fields. She’s certainly altered her accent and behaviour from the more famous films I’ve seen her in. It’s a revelation to see her in a different role. A proper actress!

[@user-wo1mv6xs5q]

My mom was a housewife. A wonderful mom. I give my mom all the credit for my life and the fact she raised me with God given values. She gave me those values to pass on to my children. Her unselfishness is unfound today. That’s the problem in families. Can’t find ppl willing to give of their life for others especially their children. What a gift.

[@amel2784]

I had the same upbringing. My mom was amazingly dedicated. I look back at the things that she did and now I cannot even imagine how much work she put out for decades to take care of five children and her husband. We were constantly on the move. My father's job brought us to a move every year to two maybe three years at the most. She handled all of that as well as dealt with a physical ailment that she had. She was an amazing woman. I wish I had spent more time with her than I did.

[@maggiesace389]

Totally agree! People are self centered, nowadays, and think theres no "identity" or "reward" in sacrificing for family and home!

[@ConnieM777]

God has truly blessed you. ❤

[@SmilerORocker]

I had the worst mother, but it made me a better one

[@Laura-tp8wz]

What a beautiful tribute to your mom. Blessings

[@Playsinvain]

It is a rare thing to not fast forward a KZbin movie. This is one of those special films. The performances are brilliant

[@c.a.savage5689]

What a great premise for a film. Truly original! Glad to have seen it.

[@elizabethstetler9808]

I love Gracie Molly films- no cussing and or killing, just a great family movie

[@costrio]

What a magnificent farce! Well played and scripted. Good music from the period, too. Loved it!

[@bajoobiecuzican]

Monty Woolley is delightful. He has that kind of personality that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. I love this man.

[@kathleenmahaney5160]

❤️❤️❤️🎭one of all time Great Actors. Can watch this movie again and again. Great sense of humor and timing! Wish they could have made more movies like this.

[@kathleenmahaney5160]

Bajoobie Cuzican p

[@lechat8533]

@Bajoobie Cuzican I couldn`t agree more :) Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :)

[@nbrown8464]

Just finished watching this sweet movie. Thank you for sharing this!! And a special “Thank you” to Robert Walker for the suggestion.👍🏼

[@infinitysearcher8858]

Brilliant film! I want to watch it again immediately, Shows what ethical & caring people can potentially be like - wonderful.

[@pipfox7834]

these were the type of people my grandmother had as neighbours when i was a very small girl in the 1960's. I always loved visiting their house, full of art (painted by him), a wonderful garden they worked together that felt like fairyland whenever you came inside their gate. And music. They lived next door to a saw mill, but they created their own little bit of paradise anyway. Vale Reggie and Louise

[@evek1057]

What a delightful and clever little film. Just saw it for the first time ever. In fact I didn't know about Gracie Fields until this film. Very familiar with Monty Woolley, Gracie Fields, Una O'Connor, Laird Cregar, Alan Mowbray, and Melville Cooper from other works of art. Such a smart wife, how she complemented him. A gem worth watching with someone you love.

[@mariaelenadiduszyn462]

There is a Sparkle of joy and graciousness in Monty Wooley that I admire

[@bluefish4580]

Great film. As an artist myself, I’d say there’s a lot more to read between the lines in this, which is as relevant now as it was then.

[@steveosullivan5262]

The first time I saw Woolley in a movie was his role as the professor in a Bishop's wife with Cary Grant and Loretta Young. He turned a small part into a masterful role. I think Iwould have liked him in person. Just a fine way of carrying himself.

[@jennysmit308]

What a delightful film. Thank you.

[@sailendrayalamanchili4126]

Superb movie, beautiful acting, direction, photography,locales, and story. Unforgettable !

[@Jungleland33]

An absolute gem. One of the few instances I've watched an old film from start to finish without a break. Many thanks for the upload.

[@richardnogan4579]

A very pleasant movie and an honor to what makes a home. A dying art.

[@russellgrenning1317]

Gracie Fields and Monty Woolley - two of the greatest stars of yesteryear together. Movies don't get any better than this - superb acting, wonderful characters and a marvellous story.

[@chrisrogers8374]

Thank you so glad you enjoyed it try Paris Underground with Gracie it is very good.

[@russellgrenning1317]

@@chrisrogers8374 Yes, I certainly shall and thanks for these wonderful old movies...they make my day!

[@cbass2755]

@@chrisrogers8374 That movie was great! Throughly enjoyed that one too…

[@imochiexe5056]

Thankful for Monty Wooley and Gracie Fields, crispy dialogue, havey cavey plot twists and in the end the incontrovertible truth was out! Thank you for sharing!

[@John-sk8cm]

I can't thank you enough for uploading this gem. I only have a very worn out VHS copy taped off TV and VCRs won't be around forever. Thanks to you l can enjoy it here. Lots of love from Canada 🇨🇦💓🍿🎥

[@scottsmith7419]

Very good movie!!! Lots of laughs, but lots of sincerity, too. Today's comedy lacks the good nature of the classics.

[@bobbythorman7421]

I've seen over 40,000 films so far and this is one I hold dear to my heart. I have stored it among others of similar quality in a safe place on a computer "stick" which I refresh every 2 years.Every plaudit it receives here and elsewhere is thoroughly deserved.There must be a special place in Heaven for actors and film makers of this calibre.🙏

[@chrisrogers8374]

Thank you glad you enjoyed it..

[@STORMY0O]

Excellent film ! Fun humor, great story line. Thank you Chris for sharing such a wonderful movie.

[@Alexandra-vp1gm]

LOVE MONTY WOOLLEY AND THANKS FOR ALL THE WORK YOU HAVE DONE FOR ALL OF US WHO LOVE THE OLD MOVIES STILL....YOU'RE SITE IS MY JOY!

[@chrisrogers8374]

Thank you for your very kind words, it is my pleasure, enjoy.

[@TRHARTAmericanArtist]

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Thank You for uploading it!

[@Southphxgal2023]

Another fabulous movie. Second time I’ve watched it. It never gets old! Must watch.

[@littlebrookreader949]

Well written, well done. Thanks!

[@Laura-Lee]

A sweet and poignant comedy of errors. Well acted, well written, and enjoyable. Thank you for finding and sharing another gem with us, Chris. Sincerely, Laura-Lee

[@christrinder1255]

Brilliant! One of the very best films non war English films of the 1940’s. Absolutely loved it 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍😊😊😊😊

[@blakebella2273]

ANOTHER Monty Wooly TREASURE 🤗 Love ALL of them. 💖

[@paulmardon9268]

Most enjoyable! They just don't make them like that anymore ❤️

[@babettescheerer6668]

Love this duet and they were marvelous in the movie as well as Molly and Me....Monty Woolley is delightful and wonderful!

[@mfcabrini]

What, no buildings blown up, no bombs and flying body parts, no sex and drugs? Goes to show that a movie can be good with just a well planned plot and good dialogue. Yay!

[@maryd.tindall5943]

Carolyn Riddle I totally agree. No swearing or anything that would make you cringe while watching. Good clean humor and just a fun movie ! 😊❤️👏🏾

[@writeract2]

that was all the old movies prior to the satanic dystopia that are movies today and prior to satanists taking control of every media and industry in the world - they are everywhere and control everything now.

[@jetpilot3714]

@@writeract2 It’s called demoralization. It’s been in the works for decades by the globalist communist. It’s the first step in destroying any society. If one watches these classic movies such as this one like I do, one can quickly see how far we’ve fallen. Sad.

[@writeract2]

@@jetpilot3714 This is my rant and my postings on Sm every single day of my life - it's unconscionable and unbelievable HOW MUCH they have degraded and demoralized society.

[@bluefish4580]

Or CGI! Better, true acting without crutches to hold up bad acting and directing. Also no reliance on the Wow factor.

[@aliasmom4475]

This is a very heartwarming story. I'm so glad I decided to give it a try. Thank you!

[@trudilouise9368]

My favourite movie of all time, thank you for downloading it. Real morality.

[@scarletibis3158]

What a precious movie! ❤️

[@rwolfson1935]

Charming, delightful, well written, directed and acted. Everything a solid movie is and should be. Thank you so much!

[@deborahdouville3926]

I am in love with these movies from the 40 thru 60. Especially b&w.

[@brendabear839]

Thank you for this amazing gift I grew up in the 60’s and me and my mom always watched these classics together I miss her so much and you have given me a gift of this amazing movie I feel she’s watching it with me I don’t remember this one so it’s a treat for me just wish she were with me to watch even though she probably watched it without me lol thank you so much 💜💜

[@chrisrogers8374]

Thank you Brenda, I miss my mom too at 57 she has been gone 16 years, big hugs, I am glad to share especially that it made you feel good.

[@TheAureliac]

Brenda, this was one of my mother's favorite movies but I didn't remember the name. She was a huge Anglophile, particularly of this sort of wry humor. I too felt akin to my mother again while enjoying this.

[@lanusik1000]

Just lovely !

[@heatherbowlan1961]

I’ve seen this awesome old classic MENY years ago , and I enjoyed it again today as if it were the first , thank you for sharing you wonderful classics , it’s been a terrific get watching them takes you away from this time and date to a better different in life time !

[@pattysherwood7091]

I absolutely love this movie. It is relaxing and sensible

[@sharmainhayward927]

Thank you for the movie, good to see Grace Fields after so many years.

[@robertind3374]

Ahh ! What tangled Webs we weave. This I think is the best I have ever seen with our Gracie, faultless production, in the best British manner.

[@chrisrogers8374]

She is good in Paris Underground too and Gracie's This Is Your Life on you tube worth a watch/ thanks for your comment happy monday.

[@ginnylorenz5265]

Gracie singing "Christopher Robin is Saying His Prayers" to Roddy McDowell is enchanting!!

[@bobbruno1150]

Awesome movie. Charming and witty.

[@flowerchild777]

This woman/lady was a wonderful actress Love the ending😏

[@lechat8533]

@Chris Rogers Thank you very much for sharing :) Such a charming and well-written story :) The cast is superb. I love Gracie Fields and Monty Woolley to bits :)

[@crochetedlace2838]

Really enjoy this. Watched 4 times now. Downloaded the source novel too!

[@jameskeno2393]

‘Everybody’s Movie- WSNS TV 44’ brought me here. Enjoyed it.

[@guesswho5122]

Thank you, @Chris Rogers, for this film. I enjoyed it very much, particularly the first five minutes with Mr. Leek (too bad, he had to leave us so soon in order to make the basic plot work) and later the court room scenes with the miming of the judge and the lawyers. But why only praise Whoolley, Whoolley, Wholley, Fields, Fields, Fields ad nauseam? Here is to the unsung hero Laird Cregar (1914-1944 (sic)), who played the art dealer Clive Oxford in this here film. In 1942, he was the very impressive (treacherous) go-between in THIS GUN FOR HIRE, one of the best classic films noirs ever, with Veronica Lake and Alan Ladd. The script was based on Graham Greene's novel A GUN FOR SALE (1936). Despite his beard(s) here, I recognized Laird Cregar immediately, first by his voice and later even by his face. So sad he died at the age of 30.

[@bubbaganoosh1387]

What a wonderfully simple heartfelt movie. Thank you!

[@susandecker1768]

Enjoyed. I have seen these 2 together in another movie. There is good chemistry between them. They treat each other with respect and affection. The plot was well played out

[@mikecovington-cross7265]

Really enjoyed the film. Ty for the posting. 🙏

[@tititututata]

Thank you for old films....they render life so much easier....

[@exdus235]

👍👍👍

[@Jan-wd1is]

Thank you for posting great American cinema!

[@patumthani]

A classic little gem of a movie, well worth archiving for future viewing.

[@granny13ad33]

Excellent! Loved Gracie!

[@glendazentz4250]

Loved this wonderful old movie!’

[@jellybean3731]

Wonderful film. Thank you ever so much for sharing it with us, and add free too. You are a goodun.

[@trafalgar22a8]

I enjoyed this immensively. This movie was made before I was born.

[@patrickryan1515]

Surprised this gem hasn't more views. Excellent film with excellent players. Always love Monty Woolley and Una O'connor. Have seen Gracie Fields in only one other film and think I wouldn't mind seeing more of her. Thanks, Chris Rogers, for this most appreciated upload. 6/2018

[@suzieqwonder3089]

patrick ryan “Molly & Me” w/Gracie Fields

[@maryklapotz2627]

patrick ryan

[@badabing9143]

That's the other one I watched these great actors in today before this one!!! Loved them 2gether❤❤👣👣

[@mariacolaco6218]

Madam Pimpernal/Paris underground

[@ikewasgen45]

Monty Woolley fine actor and one of more out Gays of the time

[@ecurry7909]

Thanks for uploading this. It’s interesting to compare it with the earlier movie based on the same story, “His Double Life”, with Roland Young and Lillian Gish, which is also very good, and on KZbin!

[@elfdome2716]

Delightful movie.

[@DSpeir-pi6tm]

A most delightful film . Thank you for posting it and happy new year .

[@user-oj5bw7sl8p]

Thank you so much for sharing this treasure!

[@user-oj5bw7sl8p]

The ultimate feel-good movie, if I 've ever watched one!

[@DoACarl]

Just Lovely! Thank you for sharing!

[@tessdurberville711]

A charming picture. Thank you for sharing it.

[@LordVikingLive]

This was a good movie. I enjoyed it as a painter myself, I also enjoy my peace and quiet of not being known...

[@stinkertoy4310]

Monty Woolley, one of my favorite actors, in one of my favorite movies. Wonderful upload. Gracie Fields, my ideal woman.

[@horationelson57]

A marvelous, feel-good bit of cinema. How detestable the garbage churned out by Hollywood nowadays, in comparison. Thank you for sharing

[@paulawolstenholme3091]

Another great warm lovely film thank you.xxx

[@stevieg6418]

This took me by surprise. A lovely film!

[@julietrask7497]

Monty Woolley , what a great actor. First time seeing this film, I loved it. Thank you so much.

[@keaneragdolls9682]

Thank you so much for posting this, I LOVE IT and have looked everywhere for it!! So great to suddenly find it again!!

[@grannyginger138]

What a delightful way to spend a Monday evening, Thank you.

[@blancatirado576]

Lovely movie. Thanks for posting

[@peacenow42]

She sure put his sense of his art in the right perspective!!!!!

[@sandraoss326]

Why can't they make movies like this now-a-days.